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Offline amw_billythekid

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help on choosing a tomahawk
on: July 14, 2009, 08:59:23 AM
Just wondering what you all recomend for a tomahawk? I would like something good for many uses from tree cutting bush work and self deffense.

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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 01:34:18 PM
This tomahawk is currently being used by the US military. It looks like this one is having a bit of a revival amongst the troops as a carryover from the now famous Vietnam tomahawk, which for its day, was one of the stranger weapons being used on the front lines.

http://www.americantomahawk.com/products/vtac.htm
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 06:06:01 PM
Have you thought about getting a hatchet instead ???

Almost as fast as a 'Hawk, but a hell of a lot more useful :)
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 10:10:28 PM
Quote from: amw_billythekid on July 14, 2009, 08:59:23 AM
Just wondering what you all recomend for a tomahawk? I would like something good for many uses from tree cutting bush work and self deffense.

What are you looking to spend?
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #4 on: July 15, 2009, 08:45:09 AM
hey thanks for the input I would like to keep it under a hundred if posible but if the right one comes along

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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #5 on: July 15, 2009, 03:16:46 PM
Well the Cold Steel Tomahawk is well thought of, and well priced too :)
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #6 on: July 15, 2009, 03:25:21 PM
I'm not sure this will be all that helpful but most 'hawks today are designed for throwing or self defence.  The Vietnam type 'hawk looks to be awful for wood chopping/cutting. 

Have a look here: http://www.ragweedforge.com/ThrowingCatalog.html

I've never had any personal dealings with the guy but I've heard lots of good things about his store.  might be worth dropping him a line and asking about what might suit you.  :)
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #7 on: July 15, 2009, 03:35:53 PM
That is true. Tomahawks are not made for chopping wood. If that is your main task...and what isn't with this type of tool...you should look at a hatchet.
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #8 on: July 15, 2009, 10:24:30 PM
The (semi) custom Ranger Knives hawk I have has a pretty heavy head on it and is a decent chopper.  I have been thinking of putting it up for sale since I haven't used it for a while (and my Cold Steel Kukri has taken over a lot of it's jobs :D )
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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #9 on: August 29, 2009, 06:03:34 PM
well I found an old hatchet and an old big ugly tool and both seem to be working pretty well at the moment i am impresed tha the big ugly tool holds an edge so well thanks guys

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Re: help on choosing a tomahawk
Reply #10 on: August 29, 2009, 06:11:31 PM
Quote from: amw_billythekid on August 29, 2009, 06:03:34 PM
well I found an old hatchet and an old big ugly tool and both seem to be working pretty well at the moment i am impresed tha the big ugly tool holds an edge so well thanks guys
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